Panther Mentors are SLPHS junior and senior students who help create a safe and supportive school environment where ninth graders and new students learn that people at SLPHS care about them and their future. Panther Mentors help to create a culture of support while making long-lasting connections that make a tremendous difference in student success. Through the course of a year, Panther Mentors are trained to be positive role models, mentors, motivators and teachers who guide new students to discover what it takes to be successful in high school.
Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Spring Lake Park High School! We are a vibrant high school community serving Spring Lake Park Schools students in grades 9-12.
Innovative and Personalized Learning
Each student at Spring Lake Park High School is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.
Career and College Pathways
All Spring Lake Park High School students have expanded opportunities to explore future career and college pathways and earn college credits.
State of the Art Facilities
All portions of Spring Lake Park High School have been redesigned to provide flexible learning environments that allow teachers to meet the varied needs and interests of students.
12 x 12 – Earning College Credits
At Spring Lake Park High School, we are designing engaging learning experiences that lead to each student earning 12 college credits by the end of 12th grade.
Student Involvement
Through a wide variety of opportunities, more than 85 percent of Spring Lake Park High School students participate in one or more of the school’s activities or athletics programs.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day at Spring Lake Park High School – learn more about our SLPHS stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening at Spring Lake Park High School every day.
![Sara Vincent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532377071/springlakeparkschoolsorg/pd3yre0kiscnfocdidqt/SaraV4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532377071/springlakeparkschoolsorg/pd3yre0kiscnfocdidqt/SaraV4.png","width":500}])
Health Teacher, Spring Lake Park High School
I am #SLPPantherProud to spend so much time in a community of learners who are passionate about pursuing their dreams and proud to witness dreams coming true!
![Matthew Boucher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532377341/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sjrg7lt8mkgfnj9nuthn/Matthew-Boucher.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532377341/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sjrg7lt8mkgfnj9nuthn/Matthew-Boucher.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532377341/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sjrg7lt8mkgfnj9nuthn/Matthew-Boucher.jpg","width":600}])
Principal, Spring Lake Park High School
My favorite thing about Spring Lake Park High School is our students are amazing, our families are supportive and our staff works really hard for kids.
![Kelsey Jacobson teaching]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1533825614/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sebvucd80ieq24ncv695/IMG_8491.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1533825614/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sebvucd80ieq24ncv695/IMG_8491.jpg","width":500}])
Spanish Teacher and Panther Mentors advisor, Spring Lake Park High School
I am #SLPPantherProud because I love seeing the potential that each and every student has to grow in our SLP community. I enjoy seeing our students discover new possibilities in a variety of courses, activities and athletics.
![Joe Privratsky]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552677830/springlakeparkschoolsorg/zrqiqraemzmhrszweef2/Joe_Privratsky.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552677830/springlakeparkschoolsorg/zrqiqraemzmhrszweef2/Joe_Privratsky.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552677830/springlakeparkschoolsorg/zrqiqraemzmhrszweef2/Joe_Privratsky.jpg","width":800}])
SLPHS Class of 2019
I am leaving SLP having learned much about literature, advanced math and sciences and the world, and most importantly, that no matter people's perceived differences, we all benefit when we join our resources to help one another.
![Michael Dempsey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532376423/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cxiy9s1whe1d6rk1qvw8/Michael-Dempsey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532376423/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cxiy9s1whe1d6rk1qvw8/Michael-Dempsey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532376423/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cxiy9s1whe1d6rk1qvw8/Michael-Dempsey.jpg","width":600}])
Parent, Spring Lake Park High School
Teachers have a great awareness of each student and how they learn. They will challenge students at every turn. Challenge them to learn and challenge them to think.
News
In Other News…
![three photos of Addison DeBoer; one smiling and two playing hockey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":1800}])
Will Wackman, Spring Lake Park High School (SLPHS) Director of Athletics and Activities, is excited to announce Addison DeBoer as the new boys’ hockey coach. DeBoer’s is a 2006 graduate of SLPHS and went on to play four years at Colorado College and two years on several minor league hockey teams.
![The FCCLA team who competed in the national competition holding their award and smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562874109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/g3chkiwtii1za2wjrltn/IMG_2410.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562874109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/g3chkiwtii1za2wjrltn/IMG_2410.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562874109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/g3chkiwtii1za2wjrltn/IMG_2410.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562874109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/g3chkiwtii1za2wjrltn/IMG_2410.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1562874109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/g3chkiwtii1za2wjrltn/IMG_2410.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1562874109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/g3chkiwtii1za2wjrltn/IMG_2410.jpg","width":1920}])
Three members of the Spring Lake Park High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter earned gold ratings at the national competition held June 30-July 1 in Anaheim, California.
![Hannah and Sophia Anderson posing with their HOSA medals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562598621/springlakeparkschoolsorg/t7voplehzv6vbx5h7khc/OEC-champions-2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562598621/springlakeparkschoolsorg/t7voplehzv6vbx5h7khc/OEC-champions-2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562598621/springlakeparkschoolsorg/t7voplehzv6vbx5h7khc/OEC-champions-2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562598621/springlakeparkschoolsorg/t7voplehzv6vbx5h7khc/OEC-champions-2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1562598621/springlakeparkschoolsorg/t7voplehzv6vbx5h7khc/OEC-champions-2019.jpg","width":1280}])
Hannah and Sophia Anderson represented the Spring Lake Park High School Opportunities in Emergency Care (OEC) program at the 42nd Annual Health Occupations Students of America International Leadership Conference (HOSA ILC) in Orlando, Florida in June, winning first and earning OEC their third world championship in four years.
![school board smiling in board room]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539181169/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cms4zphpdy9qxeez0ol2/Board-highlights.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539181169/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cms4zphpdy9qxeez0ol2/Board-highlights.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539181169/springlakeparkschoolsorg/cms4zphpdy9qxeez0ol2/Board-highlights.png","width":800}])
The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11.
![Superintendent and school board member smiling with transition student holding diploma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559832059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kyjnpdlpe2y2qumb3wdh/Tranisition-graduation-2019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559832059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kyjnpdlpe2y2qumb3wdh/Tranisition-graduation-2019.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559832059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kyjnpdlpe2y2qumb3wdh/Tranisition-graduation-2019.png","width":800}])
Students, families and staff gathered to celebrate the Spring Lake Park Schools’ Life Skills Transitions students at an end of the year celebration on Wednesday, June 5. Students were honored for their hard work throughout the year and six graduating students were presented with their diplomas.
![SLPHS teacher Nora Tycast and Woodcrest teacher Sarah Scheller holding Teacher of Year awards and smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559839885/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e8lx7dyoa9pxsafvudwr/Teachers_of_year_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559839885/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e8lx7dyoa9pxsafvudwr/Teachers_of_year_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1559839885/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e8lx7dyoa9pxsafvudwr/Teachers_of_year_2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1559839885/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e8lx7dyoa9pxsafvudwr/Teachers_of_year_2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1559839885/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e8lx7dyoa9pxsafvudwr/Teachers_of_year_2019.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559839885/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e8lx7dyoa9pxsafvudwr/Teachers_of_year_2019.jpg","width":1920}])
Spring Lake Park High School band teacher Nora Tycast and Woodcrest Spanish Immersion academic specialist Sarah Scheller were selected as the 2019 Spring Lake Park Teachers United, Teachers of the Year winners.
